A
Mediterranean · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square
GAIA RESTAURANT health grade & inspection history
42 WEST 35 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10001
13
NYC violation points↓ Lower is better
A 0–13 B 14–27 C 28+
Peer context Lower than 20% of comparable Manhattan inspections Local context 3 points above the local median
Score from the latest comparable inspection on May 27, 2026. The official grade is shown separately and can come from a different represented grading record.
Latest NYC health inspection
Health inspection snapshot
May 27, 2026Inspection date
3Violations recorded
2Critical items
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).
Inspection details
Latest health code violations
- 06BCritical violation
Tobacco or electronic cigarette use, eating, or drinking from open container in food preparation, food storage or dishwashing area.
- 06DCritical violation
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
- 10F
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
Score trend
GAIA RESTAURANT inspection history
No prior comparable score. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.
| Date | Grade | Score | Violations | Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 27, 2026 | A | 13 | 3 | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection |
| Oct 22, 2024 | — | 19 | 4 | Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Re-inspection |
| Oct 16, 2024 | — | 50 | 6 | Pre-permit (Non-operational) / Initial Inspection |
| Oct 16, 2024 | — | — | 1 | Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection |
Repeat patterns
Recurring violation codes
Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.
- 10FRecorded in 3 inspections
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
- 06CRecorded in 2 inspections
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
- 10BRecorded in 2 inspections
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
Official location
GAIA RESTAURANT on the map
Common questions
GAIA RESTAURANT inspection FAQ
What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for GAIA RESTAURANT?
The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated May 27, 2026. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 13 violation points.
When was GAIA RESTAURANT last inspected?
The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated May 27, 2026.
Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?
Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.
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